Best 10 Crumb Topping For Muffins Recipes

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Crumb topping is a classic and versatile addition to muffins, adding texture, flavor, and richness. Whether you prefer a crunchy, sweet topping or a soft and buttery one, there are countless recipes to choose from. The key to a perfect crumb topping is achieving the right balance of ingredients and ensuring that the topping is evenly distributed over the muffins before baking. In this article, we will explore some of the best crumb topping recipes for muffins that are sure to elevate your baking skills and impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRUMBLE TOPPING



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Crumble topping is a combination of only 3 simple ingredients: butter, flour, and sugar. It adds the perfect sweetness and crunch to any muffin, quick bread, or pie!

Provided by Jamielyn Nye

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar ((I like to a do half and half))
4-6 Tablespoons salted butter (, slightly melted)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (, optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add cinnamon, if desired. Slowly drizzle the butter into the bowl while stirring the crumbs with a fork. I like to start with 3-4 Tablespoons and add more as needed until the crumbs form. Do not over-mix (you do not want this to become like a dough).
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Evenly spread across muffins, quick breads, or pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 36 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA CRUMB MUFFINS



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The crumb topping is what makes these banana muffins stand apart from the ordinary. They're scrumptious!

Provided by Lisa K

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes     Banana Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 bananas, mashed
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
⅓ cup butter, melted
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 10 muffin cups, or line with muffin papers.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat together bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter. Stir the banana mixture into the flour mixture just until moistened. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour and cinnamon. Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Sprinkle topping over muffins.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 37.9 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 352.5 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

LEMON BLUES MUFFINS WITH CRUMBLE TOPPING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen muffins

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon natural lemon extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup blueberries
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • For the muffins: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and sugar. Cream together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl after each addition. Add the lemon extract and mix to incorporate.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, lemon zest and nutmeg and whisk for 30 seconds to evenly distribute the leavening. With the mixer running on low speed, add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, then add the buttermilk and follow with the remaining flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Using a large rubber spatula, gently give the batter a few quick strokes to make sure there are no pockets of flour remaining. Fold in the blueberries. Fill each muffin cavity three-quarters full.
  • For the crumble: In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt using a wooden spoon or your fingers. Keep working the mixture until the butter is absorbed and the mixture starts to clump.
  • Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the crumble on top of each muffin. Bake until the muffins just spring back when gently poked, 15 to 20 minutes.

CRUMB TOPPING FOR MUFFINS



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Dial up the deliciousness on your favorite muffin recipe by sprinkling on this sweet and buttery oat topping before baking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Yield Makes enough for 12 standard muffins

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 cup packed dark or light brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Whisk together oats, flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in butter until clumpy.

CRUMB-TOPPED BLUEBERRY MUFFINS



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For years I've searched for the perfect blueberry muffins without success. Then I came up with this winning recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
6 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups fresh blueberries
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the eggs, milk, orange zest and extracts; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Gently fold in blueberries (batter will be stiff)., Fill paper-lined or greased muffin cups two-thirds full. In a another large bowl, combine the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoonful over each muffin. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRUMBLE TOPPING



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Make and share this Crumble Topping recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
2/3 cup unsalted butter (chilled,and diced)
1/2 cup oats (optional)

Steps:

  • place ingredients in a bowl,mix together with a fork until crumbly. What you are looking for is that most of the ingrediets start to hold together,but will break apart.
  • Top your cakes,pies,and muffins,and crisps with this mixture immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 27.1, Sodium 8.9, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.8, Protein 1.9

JAN'S CRUMB TOPPING OR STREUSEL



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I add this topping to muffins, pie, and cakes so often I decided to make it in a large amount and freeze. Now I have it ready whenever the mood strikes!

Provided by What's for dinner, mom?

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Time 10m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup butter
⅔ cup white sugar
⅔ cup brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix flour and cinnamon into creamed butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Store in airtight container in the freezer until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 18.7 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CRUMB TOPPING



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Prep now and enjoy wonderful pies all summer by making this topping ahead and keeping it in the freezer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 3/4 cup light-brown sugar, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and cinnamon.
  • Cut 1 1/2 sticks chilled unsalted butter into pieces. With your hands, work in butter pieces, until large clumps form. Divide mixture in half; freeze in plastic storage bags.

CRUMB TOPPED BANANA MUFFINS



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Make and share this Crumb Topped Banana Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large ripe bananas, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, to taste
1 tablespoon cold butter
1/4 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Mix bananas, sugar, egg and melted butter.
  • Stir into dry mixture until thoroughly combined, then stop mixing.
  • Fill muffin cups 3/4 full.
  • Combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon topping ingredients.
  • Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle over muffins.
  • Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, until muffins test done.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes.

CINNAMON CRUMB MUFFINS



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When I was 13, these muffins won a blue ribbon at our state fair. The coffee really enhances the cinnamon flavor, making these tender treats quite delicious.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 muffins.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons instant espresso powder
CRUMB TOPPING:
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
Pinch ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk the egg, milk, butter and espresso powder until espresso powder is dissolved. Stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full., For topping, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon over each muffin. , Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help keep the crumb topping from becoming greasy.
  • Work quickly: The crumb topping should be mixed together quickly so that the butter doesn't have a chance to melt.
  • Use a fork or pastry blender: This will help to create a crumbly texture.
  • Don't overmix: Overmixing will make the crumb topping tough.
  • Chill the crumb topping before using: This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from becoming too crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the muffins: This will help to ensure that each muffin has an even amount of topping.
  • Bake the muffins according to the recipe instructions: The baking time will vary depending on the recipe.

Conclusion:

A crumb topping is a delicious and easy way to add flavor and texture to muffins. It can be made with a variety of ingredients, including flour, sugar, butter, oats, and nuts. Crumb toppings can be used on a variety of muffins, including blueberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins, and banana muffins. With a few simple tips, you can easily make a delicious crumb topping that will take your muffins to the next level.

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